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lüll Obstructive sleep apnea: diagnosis, medical management and dental implications Magliocca KR; Helman JIJ Am Dent Assoc 2005[Aug]; 136 (8): 1121-9; quiz 1166-7BACKGROUND: Patients with undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) represent a major public health problem, and studies suggest that the incidence of OSA may be even higher than estimated. TYPES OF STUDIES REVIEWED: The authors reviewed current literature describing comorbidities of patients with OSA. RESULTS: Sleep medicine is a relatively new field. Dental practitioners may lack educational exposure and, as a result, feel uncomfortable asking their patients sleep-related questions. While patients with well-controlled OSA present few difficulties for routine dental treatment, it is imperative that health care professionals understand the comorbidities associated with OSA and that untreated OSA may contribute to increased morbidity and mortality. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Dental professionals have a unique doctor-patient relationship that affords them a role in recognizing sleep disorders by exploring the history of patients who are sleepy.|*Dental Care for Chronically Ill[MESH]|Continuous Positive Airway Pressure[MESH]|Emergency Treatment[MESH]|Humans[MESH]|Mandibular Advancement[MESH]|Mouth Abnormalities/complications[MESH]|Obesity/complications[MESH]|Occlusal Splints[MESH]|Polysomnography[MESH]|Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/*diagnosis/etiology/*therapy[MESH]|Supine Position[MESH] |